
BLUE: 10: Pass early, fix between 12-13 12: Run at 12 inside shoulder and pass to 10 10: options, hit 13 in. shoulder; pass to 13; pass to 15 cut 13: options, hit on 13; pass to 15 cut; long pass to 14 15: hit on 14 in. shoulder; pass to 14
All players must run straight Fast speed Line up deep
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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